The device works by connecting two antennas to an enclosure that contains a speaker. The enclosure is intended to be worn on the back with a harness securing it in place and wrapping the arms around the wearer’s body. The antennas are incorporated into a pair of gloves. When the antennas pick up electromagnetic radiation, the speaker emits a low frequency sound waves. They vibrate the enclosure and the arms, which in turn vibrate the body, signaling to the wearer that he or she is in an electromagnetic field, also referred to as hertzian space. A good deal of detail about the project can be found on his blog, or if you prefer, download his thesis paper in(PDF).

@zandiThat’s what I thought of when I saw this, too. The surgical silicon used to implant the magnets eventually deteriorated, though, and the body mod guy who originally tried it now strongly recommends against it. It’s a shame, because I’d do it in a heartbeat if I didn’t think there would be health risks. Using gloves just doesn’t cut it.